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Prairie_Seagull

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5. The Kiai (forceful and loud short lived exclamation) in Karate

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 11:28 AM

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Is designed to confuse, startle and intimidate the opponent. It aids in breathing as well. I know the startle and intimidation is the primary reason to use it. I do not understand why the ATP or WTA allow this. To me it's a hindrance to the the opponent.

Yes I am talking about you SABALINKA (womens #1)

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Tennis: Zverev bounces the gawd damn ball 10 times before he serves it too!!!!!!! Just like the [View all] a kennedy Friday OP

I can't watch the screamers Mysterian Friday #1

The screaming increases adrenaline and puts power in their swing. Callmecrazy Friday #3

The screaming does nothing to increase adrenaline or power Mysterian Friday #4

I get the need to develop a rhythm before serving, but it would seem 4 or 5 x would be sufficient... hlthe2b Friday #2

The Kiai (forceful and loud short lived exclamation) in Karate Prairie_Seagull Saturday #5